Precautions and Warnings With Glimepiride (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Glimepiride?

You should not take glimepiride if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Amaryl, glimepiride, or any inactive component used to make glimepiride. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients used to make glimepiride.
     
  • Have diabetic ketoacidosis (a life-threatening condition that may occur with uncontrolled diabetes). This condition needs to be treated with insulin.
     

Glimepiride Warnings and Precautions: Summary

There are a number of situations where glimepiride should not be taken, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of with glimepiride. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions for glimepiride were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific precautions and warnings that may apply to you.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;